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Arrowhead Firing On All Cylinders With Latest Add-On April 04, 2016

The Riverside Company has added the C&E companies (C&E) to its Arrowhead Electrical Products (AEP) platform. Headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa C&E manufactures and distributes aftermarket and OEM engine components, primarily for the power sports industry. AEP is a Minnesota-based supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles.

Due to its diverse global customer base, AEP can speed C&E’s entry into adjacent markets like agricultural, industrial, outdoor power equipment, and marine.

AEP will benefit from C&E’s track record of developing and commercializing new products and brands known for quality and reliability.

This is the first add-on since Riverside invested in AEP in 2015, but the company has closed nine acquisitions since 2011. Riverside continues to seek acquisition opportunities for the company as it builds on its track record of more than 80 specialty distribution investments.

About The Riverside Company
The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in growing businesses valued at up to $400 million. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has invested in more than 420 transactions. The firm’s international portfolio includes more than 80 companies.